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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.43, 795.56 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.43, 795.56 and 384.44 is: 576.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.43 : 795.56 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.43/795.56 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.43x = 795.56 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.43x = 305,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,845.09/530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.60

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